Sunday 8 May 2016

Gemma Atkinson and Eden Taylor-Draper join Emmerdale cast for Once Upon A Smile fundraiser

Charity begins at Home Farm! Gemma Atkinson shows off a hint of toned tum in bejeweled crop top as she joins Emmerdale cast for Once Upon A Smile fundraiser

She's known for her dedicated work-out regime.
And Gemma Atkinson proved that her effort hadn't gone to waste as she flashed a hint of her incredibly toned tum while attending the Once Upon A Smile ball in Manchester on Saturday night. 
The 31-year-old looked stunning as she attended the event in a bejeweled crop-top and black satin maxi skirt. 
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Ladylike: Gemma Atkinson  flashed a hint of her incredibly toned tum while attending the Once Upon A Smile ball in Manchester on Saturday night
Ladylike: Gemma Atkinson flashed a hint of her incredibly toned tum while attending the Once Upon A Smile ball in Manchester on Saturday night
The Emmerdale actress let her caramel tresses fall straight and sleek down past her shoulders in an on-trend long bob.
And she maintained her high-glamour look with dramatic smoky eye makeup and a dusky taupe lipstick.
Gemma also kept her look timeless and classy as she opted for minimal accessories apart from a single silver bracelet and a patent black clutch bag, which she perfectly coordinated with her peep-toe shoes. 
Dazzling: The 31-year-old looked stunning as she attended the event in a bejeweled crop-top and black satin maxi skirt
Dazzling: The 31-year-old looked stunning as she attended the event in a bejeweled crop-top and black satin maxi skirt
Effortless beauty: The Emmerdale actress let her caramel tresses fall straight and sleek down past her shoulders in an on-trend long bob
Gemma maintained her high-glamour look with dramatic smoky eye makeup and a dusky taupe lipstick
Effortless beauty: The Emmerdale actress let her caramel tresses fall straight and sleek down past her shoulders in an on-trend long bob
However, Gemma wasn't the only soap star to grace the red carpet for the charity event.
She was also joined by Eden Taylor Draper who plays Belle Dingle in Emmerdale. 
Despite being one of the show's younger characters, 18-year-old Eden sizzled on the red carpet in a figure hugging velvet dress.
Stylish: Despite being one of the show's younger characters, 18-year-old Eden Taylor Draper, sizzled on the red carpet in a figure hugging velvet dress
Stylish: Despite being one of the show's younger characters, 18-year-old Eden Taylor Draper, sizzled on the red carpet in a figure hugging velvet dress
Woman in black: 40-year-old Michelle Hardwick also made an impact at the event in a sultry black lace dress, which exposed her never-ending legs and ample bosom
Woman in black: 40-year-old Michelle Hardwick also made an impact at the event in a sultry black lace dress, which exposed her never-ending legs and ample bosom
Eden kept things classy with a high neck but added a touch of edge to her ensemble with a thigh high split.
She also cleverly coordinated her accessories as she toted a large wet-look clutch bag and delicate ankle strap heels. 
Meanwhile her long golden locks cascaded in effortlessly natural waves around her shoulders.
Angelic: Laura Norton, who plays Kerry Wyatt in the soap, cut an ethereal figure in white lace and chiffon
Angelic: Laura Norton, who plays Kerry Wyatt in the soap, cut an ethereal figure in white lace and chiffon
Festival chic: Sophie Powels, 27, on the other hand, went for a more bohemian look for the charity gala in a patterned maxi dress with thigh-split detailing
Festival chic: Sophie Powels, 27, on the other hand, went for a more bohemian look for the charity gala in a patterned maxi dress with thigh-split detailing
40-year-old Michelle Hardwick also made an impact at the event in a sultry black lace dress, which exposed her never-ending legs and ample bosom. 
And while she styled her blonde tresses into glamorous curls, Michelle kept things minimal in the accessory department with just a plain, nude clutch bag.
In contrast, the show's Laura Norton, who plays Kerry Wyatt, cut an ethereal figure in white lace and chiffon. 
She put on an incredibly busy display in the plunging gown and highlighted her cleavage with a dainty Vivienne Westwood pendant. 
Golden girl: Scottish actress, Natalie Rob, looked eye-catching in a bright yellow and silver floor-length dress
Golden girl: Scottish actress, Natalie Rob, looked eye-catching in a bright yellow and silver floor-length dress
Perfect pair: Off-screen couple, Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb (left), looked a dream match in coordinating ensembles
Perfect pair: Off-screen couple, Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb (left), looked a dream match in coordinating ensembles
Wedded bliss: Married Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry cosied up for the camera at the charity ball in Manchester
Wedded bliss: Married Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry cosied up for the camera at the charity ball in Manchester
And although she kept her hair simple and straight, the star added some drama to her look with some vivid red nails. 
Sophie Powels, 27, on the other hand, went for a more bohemian look for the charity gala in a patterned maxi dress with thigh-split detailing. 
And she kept her makeup striking with heavy contouring and silver eye-shadow, which was topped off with a pretty peach lipstick.
Founders: The Once Upon a Smile charity was founded in August 2011, by actors Daniel Jillings and Danny Miller
Founders: The Once Upon a Smile charity was founded in August 2011, by actors Daniel Jillings and Danny Miller
Standing out from the crowd: Adam Thomas cut a dapper figure in a white and navy ensemble with a pair of statement white and brown brogue shoes
Standing out from the crowd: Adam Thomas cut a dapper figure in a white and navy ensemble with a pair of statement white and brown brogue shoes
Keeping classy: Bhasker Patel looked tasteful for the ball in a black suit complete with burgundy pocket square
Keeping classy: Bhasker Patel looked tasteful for the ball in a black suit complete with burgundy pocket square
The gents, including Bhasker Patel, Adam Thomas and Jeff Hordley, also put on a dapper display in tuxedos and tailored suits.
Once Upon a Smile was founded in August 2011, by actors Daniel Jillings and Danny Miller. 
Their website states: 'There were many reasons each of them had for setting up a charity, for Danny it was the tragic loss of a dear friend in 2010, former Emmerdale producer Gavin Blyth, who left behind his wife and young son. 
'Gavin’s death highlighted the need for support for families that have lost a loved one. It soon became apparent that other than family and friends, there was a lack of support for families after the death of a loved one.
'We identified many support agencies if a loved one was ill or had a terminal illness, but nothing for the family after the death. 
'At this point we made our decision, the new charity was going to provide support to families that had suffered the loss of a loved one, and was going to specifically be an "after care" for these families.'
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Eye-catching: Ex On The Beach star, Laura Alicia Summers, was also present at the ball and put her incredible assets on display in a diamante encrusted taupe dress
Eye-catching: Ex On The Beach star, Laura Alicia Summers, was also present at the ball and put her incredible assets on display in a diamante encrusted taupe dress
Supporting a good cause: Coleen Nolan and her husband Ray Fensome shared a cuddle for the camera on Saturday night
Supporting a good cause: Coleen Nolan and her husband Ray Fensome shared a cuddle for the camera on Saturday night


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